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A victory over Medvedev at Rod Laver Arena would complete a remarkable chapter in Nadal's extraordinary career

Ashleigh Barty leapt into the Melbourne night, eyes closed and fists clenched, she exulted, 'yes!' It reverberated through the city, a country, signaling the end of an anxious 44-year wait for an Aussie to clinch the Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios and partner Thanasi Kokkinakis became the first all-Australian duo to win the men's doubles at Melbourne Park since Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde in 1997

MELBOURNE: An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years on Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets.

Ash Barty made Australian Open history after defeating Danielle Collins to become the first Aussie singles winner of the Grand Slam in 44 years.

World No.1 Ash Barty has defeated Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 (7-2) to win the Australian Open women's singles crown at Melbourne Park.

Almost five months after Rafa Nadal posted a photograph of himself on crutches after a medical procedure, the 35-year-old Spanish great is within range of his most improbable triumph. Nadal, who will play Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final on Sunday, will become the first man to win 21…

Melbourne Victory have beaten Wellington Phoenix 4-1 to book a spot in the FFA Cup final against Central Coast.

Adelaide have handed Melbourne a giant reality check, with superstar Erin Phillips spearheading the Crows to a dominant 14-point AFLW victory.